Coughs

What is Bronchiolitis?

May 04, 2022

Bronchiolitis is a viral infection of the bronchioles, the smallest airways in the lungs. It causes the bronchioles to become inflamed and filled with mucus, leading to breathing difficulties. Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory tract infection in...

The Dangers of Asbestos Exposure & Asbestosis

Apr 20, 2022

  Asbestos is a dangerous material that can cause serious health problems if you're exposed to it. In this article, we'll explain what asbestos is, how you can be exposed to it, and asbestos-related diseases. We'll also look at the symptoms of asbestosis...

Step up to End TB and Save Lives

Mar 09, 2022

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global tuberculosis mortality rate grew to 1.5 million in 2020, up from 1.4 million the previous year. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was among the primary contributors of the rise in cases...

It's That Time of Year Again for Crazy Hair Day 2021

Jul 12, 2021

Wear a crazy hairstyle to school, or to your workplace, on Crazy Hair Day 2021, an annual fundraising event that aims to raise awareness and support research projects that can find a potential cure for cystic fibrosis. This year, the event will be...

Natural Treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Jun 02, 2021

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease caused by airway inflammation and lung damage resulting from long-term exposure to air pollution. Healthy lungs have air sacs that naturally expand to take in oxygen and deflate...

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

May 31, 2021

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collective name for a group of progressive lung diseases, which include emphysema, chronic bronchitis and refractory asthma, which cause coughing, mucous, wheezing, chest pain and breathing difficulty.

Air Pollution & Your Health

Mar 31, 2021

Beware of the invisible killer called air pollution. It gets into our bodies as we unknowingly inhale its microscopic ammunition, gradually damaging our organs and tissues until they cease to function.  There are many contributing factors to air...

Delicious Lentil, Kale and Chicken Soup for Winter

Jun 12, 2020

When the lonely grey skies and icy air of winter leave your teeth chattering and your body frozen, fight it with a pot of warm chicken soup with lentils and kale. Aside from being delicious and tummy-filling, this nutritious recipe is perfect for winter...

Respiratory Health 101: Coughs and Chest Infections

May 02, 2018

Coughing is the body’s natural way of clearing the airways of mucus and expelling irritants such as viruses and germs from the lungs and throat. Coughing is not a disease per se, but a reflex action or a symptom of an underlying health problem. Coughs...

Home Remedies for That Lingering Cough

Aug 27, 2017

A lingering cough can stop you in your tracks, so lets explore some good old home redmedies you can start using today. Mark Yoder, MD, assistant professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Rush University Medical Centre in Chicago says that...

Home Remedies for the Common Cold

Jul 09, 2017

The common cold is a viral infection that occurs primarily in the upper respiratory system, causing coughing, sneezing, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, and congestion. Cold viruses, including rhinoviruses, influenza, coronavirus and adenoviruses, weaken...

A Peek at the Healing Properties of Slippery Elm

Oct 14, 2009

Slippery elm (ulmus fulva) is a tree that originated in North America, where its inner bark has been used by Native Americans for centuries as a treatment for a wide range of illnesses, including peptic ulcers and skin inflammation. The inner bark...